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Wednesday, 08 September 2010
 

DR. PETER GORDON VERITY

 

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Dr. Peter Gordon Verity, 56, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Melanie E. Mirande, died Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2009, at his home.

The memorial service will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will be private.

The family will receive friends in the social hall after the service at the church.

Remembrances:  Professor Peter G. Verity Memorial Fund for Ocean and Environmental Research – c/o Skidaway Marine Science Foundation Verity Fund – 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Georgia 31411.




Online Condolences (39)add
... : laura sherman
Oh Melanie, I am so sorry to hear. Please know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
January 02, 2010
... : Letty Shearer
Mel, please know that you are not alone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 02, 2010
... : Donna and Garth Webb
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
January 02, 2010
... : Clint Hobbs
Melanie, I am deeply saddened to learn of Peter's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 02, 2010
... : Paty Matrai
Dear Verity Family,
I am shocked! Peter and I collaborated in research in the Arctic and with Phaeocystis and have/had many friends and colleagues in common and, as such, many stories were traded, from snakes to cruises to loss of parents to reviewing each other's papers and proposals. What a loss! So, so sad. My thoughts are with you.
January 02, 2010
... : Liz P.
He will be greatly missed.
January 02, 2010
... : Joyce Murlless
Melanie, I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Peter's passing. I knew Peter as a man of great talent, energy, and enthusiasm. With those, and other, attributes he became a pivotal member of the Wilderness Southeast Board, and we will miss him there terribly. His research and knowledge about the world we live in enriched the larger community as well. As I miss and mourn Peter's passing, I want to send you sympathy and strength for this trying period of your life.
January 02, 2010
... : Jay and Kristen Fripp
Melanie,

We are truly shocked at the passing of Peter. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. The Institute has lost a great reseacher and he will be missed by all.
January 02, 2010
... : Joy McCook
Hi,
Peter was a great teacher, mentor, and friend. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He truly was the embodiment of education, a forever learner, striving to always find the answers to the questions that life offered us which always lead to more questions. His thirst and passion for life and science was an inspiration to me! The world of education and science just got a little dimmer without him in it! He will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers!
January 02, 2010
... : Mike Sieracki
Dear Melanie and family,
I am sorry that I have never met you but Peter spoke of you and I know of his love. He and I had a great adventure in the North Atlantic and we did some good science together too. I will miss him and so will our science. I am very sad. I send my condolences.
Mike Sieracki
January 02, 2010
... : Tim Beers
Dear Melanie,
I my heart goes out to you. Prayers for you, Peter and family.

Tim Beers
January 02, 2010
... : Patti Peabody
Melanie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Patti Peabody
January 02, 2010
... : Francesc Peters
I am so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. He was one of my doctorate advisors in the early nineties. Always acute and to the point. Great scientist. My condolences to family and close friends.
January 03, 2010
... : Nancy Remler
Melanie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
January 03, 2010
... : Bill and Deborah Smith
We have been out of the country during the holidays and just heard the terrible news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 03, 2010
... : Chris Nowicki
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
January 03, 2010
... : Anna Boyette
Dear Melanie,
I am so sorry to learn today of Peter's passing. Please accept my condolences.
January 03, 2010
... : Carol Chambers
Dear Mel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter's untimely death is very shocking. May the knowledge that many friends are sending you love and prayers comfort you. Peter was very well thought of and admired by many people. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you.
January 03, 2010
... : Rick and Debbie Jahnke
Our condolences in this difficult time.
January 03, 2010
... : Iris Smith
So very sorry to learn of Peter's death, my thoughts are with you Melanie. Peace.
January 03, 2010
... : David Caron
Dear Melanie,
I knew Peter for many years as a colleague and a friend, since graduate school days at URI. Please know that Peter was highly respected and admired in his field, and his absence will be sorely felt. My thoughts and sympathies go out to you.
January 03, 2010
... : John Kraft
Dear Melanie,

I so sorry to hear about Peter. Peter will be missed by many people. Please accept my condolences to you.
January 04, 2010
... : Sandy Champion
Melanie,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He was a quality person with a wonderful mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 04, 2010
... : Angela Evans
Melanie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was heartbreaking news. You are in my prayers. You are loved!
Angela Evans
January 04, 2010
... : Karen Franklin
Dear Melanie and family: My heart breaks for your loss. Peter was one of the very finest of men and will be keenly missed. May you find some consolation in knowing that you are surrounded by those who feel deeply for you and pray for your healing and peace.
January 04, 2010
... : Annie and Paul Quinting-Wolff
Oh Melanie, we are so sorry and shocked. Peter had contributed so much and had so much more to do.
His innovative scientific research has helped increase awareness of the critical need to preserve sensitive ecosystems along the coast. Peter will be sorely missed by those of us who have benefited by his selfless dedication. Please know that we are thinking of you and we send our prayers for you at this trying time.
January 04, 2010
... : Mary Anne Brock
Dear Melanie,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and will remain so in the days and weeks to come.
January 04, 2010
... : Amanda Wrona Meadows
Dear Verity Family,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Peter. Peter was an enthusiastic, caring person who demonstrated to us all his passion for science, education, and friendship. He will be remembered as an inspiration and be sadly missed by many.


January 04, 2010
... : Cathey Cuttino
Melanie,
I feel privileged and honored to have known Peter through his involvement with Wilderness Southeast. He was truly a great leader who shared his wisdom and vision so generously that other generations could benefit and enjoy the natural environment that he loved. I remember his uncanny attention to detail, as well as, his thoughtful and calm approach to potentially stressful situations. I learned a lot from him. He will be missed.

January 04, 2010
... : Chuck Rawlinson
I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I worked at Skidaway Institute from 1984 to 1988. Peter was always kind and a friendly person to talk to.
Take care and God bless.
January 05, 2010
... : Amy Clines
Melanie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you everyday.
January 05, 2010
... : Joyce Bergin
Dear Melanie,

Jim and I extend to you and your family our very deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of the Lord be with you.

Joyce Bergin
January 05, 2010
... : Hope Lee
My sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peter was my friend, my mentor, and truth be told, one of the greatest influences in my life. I am indebted to him for pushing me and making me crazy! I am deeply saddened by this loss- and my heart goes out to you. Always know that Peters guidance, knowledge, and passion will be passed on for many generations to come.
January 05, 2010
... : Leona Avey
Melanie, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
January 05, 2010
... : Arnie & Sandra Correa
Melanie,
We are so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

May peace be with you!
January 08, 2010
... : Chris Desa
Dear Melanie,

Please accept our deepest sympathies on Peter's sudden passing, may his soul rest in peace.
January 08, 2010
... : Joe Buck
Melanie,
Marilyn and I are so very sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up through this most difficult time. Know that you are surrounded by those who love you. I pray that God will give you the comfort that only He can give.
January 09, 2010
... : Terry Bergin, Rosemary and Nicole Bush
Dear Melanie,
Peter was a special kind of friend to us. We are grateful that we had the chance to be part of Peter’s life too. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Always know that Peter’s guidance, friendship, kindness and passion will be passed on for many generations to come. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing Peter with us and thank you for being the kind of person you are. We are so lucky to know the both of you.




January 09, 2010
... : Louis Peperzak (The Netherlands)
To Peter's family,
I just heared about Peter's accident. Peter was on my Ph.D. defense comitee at Groningen University (NL). I remember him as an aimable man and an inspring colleague. I am very sorry for your loss,
Louis
January 11, 2010
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